Literally! My dogs boss me around like they pay the mortgage and I have to earn my keep!!!! Sampson can tell time and lets me know when it is time for dinner if I am watching TV. He comes to the doorway, says "hmmppfff" really he does, and turns quickly toward where the dog food is stored! If I don't get up right away, he does it again but with more emphasis! I have to say "Hold on, I'm coming!!!". And Tiah, God forbid I have to scratch my own head while she is on my lap! She will put her paw on my face or sit straight up and FALL BACKWARD!!!! Of course I HAVE to catch her and so my hands are back on her again! I love them to death and I guess they have me right where they want me .... well trained! LOL